U.S. History
All the major chapters in the American story, from Indigenous beginnings to the present day.
World History
History from countries and communities across the globe, including the world’s major wars.
Eras & Ages
From prehistory, though antiquity and into the 21st century, all of history’s biggest chapters.
Culture & Tradition
The stories behind the faiths, food, entertainment and holidays that shape our world.
Science & Innovation
The pivotal discoveries, visionary inventors and natural phenomena that impacted history.
Volcanoes hold the key to the origins of the Hawaiian Islands.
Volcanoes in Hawaii have been erupting on and off for thousands of years, and the 1950s were no exception.
Before becoming the 50th state, Hawaii endured a controversial and long fought battle for statehood.
Learn how slavery influenced the fight for Texas independence. See how the Mexican government tried to stop American immigration and the practice of slavery, leading to the Texas revolution and the battle of the Alamo.
In 1636, Roger Williams founded Providence Plantations on radical principles—religious freedom, separation of church and state and equality.
